In anticipation of the Stockton and Darlington Railway's 200th anniversary, together with Willmott Dixon, SCAPE helped Darlington Borough Council transform the Head of Steam railway museum at Hopetown into an exciting global attraction.
Connecting with Darlington's rich rail history back to Hopetown Darlington
Projects
Overview
Now welcoming over 300,000 visitors annually, this vibrant venue features an immersive experience building, a café, a shop, and a railway-themed play area for kids. Hopetown, Darlington, beautifully connects the community to its extraordinary engineering heritage.
Project facts
Our impact
1116
School and college students engaged
£105K
Social enterprise spend
265
Apprenticeship weeks delivered
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